African white-necked raven, the largest of crow type birds, has historical symbolic associations: evil linked to their deep throated utterances; uncleanness (biblical scripture;) wisdom and power (medieval;) navigators (Norse mythology;) and creator (Native Americans.) A scavenger of plants, carrion and small animals, this raven is known to stash food or items of interest; to change their nests with different substances adjusting for environmental changes; to mate for life and to have a limited vocabulary.